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Persons with information that can assist police may call local police agencies directly or, if confidentiality is desired, may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-83-CRIME. N. Warren County — District Judge Laura Bauer DUI. Aldon L. Hulings, 18, Russell, was charged by Warren-based Pennsylvania State Police on Aug. 25 with two counts of DUI and two traffic violations from an incident that occurred on June 5 in Conewango Twp. Terroristic threats. David A. Leonard, 43, Warren, was charged by Warren-based Pennsylvania State Police on Aug. 25 with terroristic threats and harassment from an ...

Russell man sentenced to decades for rape of child

A Russell man found guilty at trial of five charges related to the sexual assault of a victim between the ages of four and five years old will spend decades in prison. Anthony M. Neese, 27, was sentenced Friday before President Judge Maureen Skerda to 20 to 80 years in a state correctional institution with credit for 556 days served and nine years of consecutive probation for rape of a child, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, corruption of minors, and other charges. “He should never get out of jail,” District Attorney Rob Greene said. “Adults that like having sex with ...

Cases resolved at preliminary hearings

One guilty plea was entered and charges were withdrawn against two defendants during preliminary hearings held Wednesday at the Warren County Courthouse. Ashley G. Richards, 34, Jamestown, NY, pleaded guilty to a count of possession of drug paraphernalia. Charges were withdrawn against two defendants: ¯ Katelynn S. Harvey, 26, Warren. Harvey had been charged with a count of simple assault. A count of harassment was re-categorized as a non-traffic offense. ¯ Craig A. Scalise, 73, Warren. Scalise had been charged with a count of bad checks.

Police seek info on ‘deliberately’ cut brake line in Warren

Warren-based Pennsylvania State Police are seeking information regarding an incident where a vehicle brake line was deliberately cut. Troopers said in a statement Sunday night that they responded to 10 Edgewood Dr. There the victim, a 24-year-old female, Columbus, “reported that the brake line on her Jeep Patriot was deliberately cut.” Police say the incident occurred between Aug. 17 at 10 a.m. and Aug. 18 at 11 a.m. Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at (814) 728-3600.

Cases resolved at preliminary hearings

Charges were withdrawn against one defendant while one was held for court during preliminary hearings held Wednesday at the Warren County Courthouse. Charges were withdrawn against Joel Banuelos, Jr., 33, Warren. Banuelos had been charged with strangulation and simple assault. A count of harassment was re-categorized as a non-traffic offense. William J. Brooks, 61, Bradford, Pa., was held for court. Brooks faces charges of DUI and disorderly conduct — obscene language/gesture.

Troopers seek info in attempted burglary

Warren-based Pennsylvania State Police are seeking information on an attempted burglary that occurred in Deerfield Township on July 19. Troopers say they received a report regarding the incident that allegedly occurred on July 19 at 9:22 p.m., according to a Wednesday night statement, at a Hilltop Drive residence. According to the report, a male approached the residence driving a blue SUV and entered but was confronted by a juvenile. “The man,” police say, “wearing a ski mask, red shorts and (a) blue Nike shirt the(n) fled from the residence.” Anyone with information is ...